This coastal retreat balances relaxation and activity, offering peaceful poolside moments and energetic squash courts for travelers seeking both calm and adventure.
The Livermead House, near the coast, offers a quiet getaway with a coffee shop, garden, and sauna. Guests can use the 24-hour gym or play racquetball/squash. Free WiFi, dry cleaning/laundry services, and meeting rooms add practical convenience to the stay.
Located in Torquay, The Livermead House is near the beach. Torre Abbey and Greek Orthodox Church of Saint Andrew are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Torquays Dinosaur World and Paignton Pier. Geoplay Park and Dartmouth Steam Railway are also worth visiting. Visit our Torquay travel guide
SEAFRONT, Torquay, England, TQ2 6QJ
What's nearby
Cockington Country Park
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Torre Abbey Sands
6 min walk - 0.5 km
Torre Abbey
11 min walk - 0.9 km
Princess Theatre
17 min walk - 1.4 km
Riviera International Conference Centre
14 min walk - 1.2 km
Getting around
Torquay Station
7 min walk
Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
40 min drive
Restaurants
Bombay Express
18 min walk
TQ Beerworks
14 min walk
Pier Point
17 min walk
Appleby's (Heritage Hotel)
14 min walk
Chelston Manor
12 min walk
About this property
The Livermead House
Property highlights
Consider a stay at The Livermead House and take advantage of a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the hot tub. Enjoy the 24-hour gym, as well as activities like racquetball/squash. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
You'll also find perks like:
A seasonal outdoor pool
Full breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and tour/ticket assistance
Smoke-free premises, luggage storage, and concierge services
An elevator, meeting rooms, and a 24-hour front desk
Guest reviews give good marks for the overall condition
Room features
All 67 individually decorated rooms have amenities such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 15.50 per person
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of GBP 39.50; reservation required
Snack bar/deli
Things to do
24-hour gym
Hot tub
Racquetball/squash
Sauna
Seasonal outdoor pool
Family friendly
In-room crib
Seasonal outdoor pool
Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Newspapers in lobby
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance
Business services
Meeting rooms
Outdoors
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Elevator
Grab bar near toilet
Raised toilet seat
Wheelchair accessibility
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
More
2 floors
Banquet hall
Built in 1820
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Free crib
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided
Entertainment
TV with digital channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Limited room service
More
Desk
Heating
Individual decor
Iron/ironing board on request
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 15.50 per person
Self parking fee: GBP 10.00 per night
Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per day
Service animals are exempt from fees
Hosted evening meal: GBP 39.50
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
We should mention
The seasonal pool will be open from May to October
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)
National rating
This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.
Property is also known as
Livermead House Hotel Torquay
Livermead House Hotel
Livermead House Torquay
Livermead House
The Livermead House Hotel
The Livermead House Torquay
The Livermead House Hotel Torquay
Frequently asked questions
Does The Livermead House have a pool?
Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.
Is The Livermead House pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 15 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.
How much is parking?
Self parking is available for GBP 10.00 per night.
What time is check-in at The Livermead House?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at The Livermead House?
Check-out is at 11 AM.
Where is The Livermead House located?
Situated near the beach, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Torre Abbey Sands and Cockington Country Park. Torre Abbey and Riviera International Conference Centre are also within 15 minutes. Torquay Station is 7 minutes by foot and Torre Station is 25 minutes.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
The Livermead House Reviews
7.8
Good
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8.2
Cleanliness
8.6
Location
8.6
Staff & service
7.0
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 85 reviews
10 - Excellent
34
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 85 reviews
8 - Good
22
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 85 reviews
6 - Okay
18
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 85 reviews
4 - Poor
7
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 85 reviews
2 - Terrible
4
Reviews
6/10 Okay
Ella
2025/10/12
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Good stay. Can't say much for 3 stars hotel really. Service is good.
Staff were fantastic, could not do more to help you. Food was lovely. Room was very basic, but clean, only thing I would suggest is to place fans in the room as it was extremely hot. Other than that I would stay there again.
The first room we were given was not up to 3 star standard.
We contacted reception the next morning and they were very considerate and we were offered an alternative room that was more acceptable. The location, food and the staff were excellent. We hope to return.
We stayed at Livermead House while attending a special event. The staff were extremely friendly and welcoming. Dinner and breakfast were excellent. Recommended.
Care to spot the entrance to the hotel is needed, as the road is busy. The hotel is comfortable. We had a problem finding the room, as the numbers of the rooms aren’t sequential. It would be useful to be told that when checking in as it was confusing. We attended a concert and it was lovely to have a room and avoid an hour’s drive home afterwards.
Ann
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
8/10 Good
Sally
2023/8/19
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff very accommodating & very helpful. Rooms were small but ample size as didnt plan to stay in all day & room looked as if it had been recently painted. Too cold for the pool when we stayed but did jump in the hot tub & sauna. Definitely would stay here again
The staff were great.
The property is fantastic, there is scaffolding on the back of the building where but you hardly know there is work going on.
We enjoyed our breif stay, and will stay again, and when we do, it will not be booked through Expedia.
We booked this quite spontaneous and last minute. We arrived around 9 pm and the reception checked us in pretty swiftly and pointed us towards the room.
The main areas of the hotels have quite a rustic feel to it, however the rooms were fairly modern - thought the oil Painting with the food and lobster made me giggle
Only thing that I did find negative was that the hotel was advertised as having a sauna - which is the reason we booked it. But the sauna was hidden away in the secret squash arena, and did NOT look like the picture on hotels.com. It worked fine, but it was tiny, no windows and let the heat out quite quickly.
Additionally, it was basically impossible to find, and we needed a member of staff to take us there
Overall i found this really funny, but I don't think you should advertise it as a facility of the hotel - especially with the current picture
Lovely friendly hotel, limited on amenities, for example no air con or fan, budget tea and coffee making, but staff and atmosphere made the day! Would go again even knowing this and only having 4 hours sleep due to heat in room 👍
Deborah
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Mari
2025/6/20
Liked: Amenities
I liked everything
Mari
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
4/10 Poor
Paul
2023/7/2
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Good location
Paul
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
6/10 Okay
Sophie
2022/9/2
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
I feel the hotel is very run down and very aged - good for older generation
Sophie
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
helen
2023/1/8
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Everyone so helpful. Room perfect. We had a lovely stay
On arrival, the receptionist seemed to have a negative attitude and was far from welcoming. Two nights booked and paid in advance, but left after one. I never read the bit about paying to park (£5 per night) or breakfast. No fan in the bedroom, but could upgrade for an additional £60. We have stayed in many Torbay hotels over the last 40 years, but will never return to this one.
Peter
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
8/10 Good
Susan
2023/7/16
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel. The only comment I would make is that the hotel is very old dashioned and could do with a bit of updating.
It was great value for money.
We had a lovely 1 night stay. The staff were very friendly and welcoming . Room had a lovely view though was a little tired looking. But was still very clean and comfortable.
It was nice that they dont charge extra for parking and there was plenty of space. When we asked if we could takr breakfast in the room, the staff were so lovely and brought it to us. Pool was refreshing - we didn't feel rushed to leave. Would definitely visit this hotel again.
paid £150 for a night in this hotel and will never return. One of the worst hotels i have stayed in for a long time.
rikki
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018
6/10 Okay
JOHN
2023/2/2
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very old needs repairs decorating only stayed the 2 nites.there was a large group of very elderly people there all talking about their medical problems at the dinner tables all the time just like a nursing home.!! Glad to get out of there!!
This staff treated us like family. The manager helped us get medical care, even loaned us his personal phone. The night manager supplied us with ice to handle pain.
Dinner was amazing. All staff, including the kitchen staff and chefs, literally stood outside to wave goodbye to the seniors on the buses every day!!
Rich
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
6/10 Okay
karl
2023/7/18
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Party of women very noisy, generator noise constant
karl
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
6/10 Okay
andrew
2023/9/2
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Building is dated mattresses not very comfortable floors very squeaky
Big fan outside room comes on alot
Can hear every noise from next room